The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Think of the meme as an absurdist joke, a wellness goal or an ironic expression of protest — or all of the above. Your ethnicity is beside the point.
Category: TikTok (ByteDance)
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Broadway’s Great Imitators, Now on TikTok
The New York Times – Music:
TikTok is the new home for musical theater fans who want to put themselves in the action. Viral re-enactments of four big numbers show why.
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The First Meme of 2026 Is About Not Explaining Yourself. And Buttons.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A TikTok user’s esoteric comment created a confusing viral moment.
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Her Drawings Poke Fun at Online Attention Seekers
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Daniya Stambekova has won fans by finding the Beavis or Butt-Head within the most attractive influencers.
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How the Salvation Arm’s Angel Tree Became a Holiday TikTok Drama
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Is it genuine — or just plain gauche — to post about gift hauls for children in need?
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The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Kristin Cabot was caught on camera with her boss at a concert. The video went viral. Soon she was drowning in the vitriol of strangers.
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The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Kristin Cabot was caught on camera with her boss at a concert. The video went viral. Soon she was drowning in the vitriol of strangers.
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These Travel Influencers Don’t Want Freebies. They’re A.I.
The New York Times – Travel:
Social media posts by A.I.-created travel avatars cost far less to produce, yet look and sound real. Human influencers worry they’re being elbowed out.
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Why Is TikTok Debating the ‘New American Dream’?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
An online debate began when a European man lampooned the concept of American culture. Then a lot of Americans began agreeing with him.